Occupational Therapist II-Nonexempt

Job Description Summary

The Occupational Therapist II develops, supervises and provides optimal patient care services as referred by physician for Occupational Therapy, based on population-specific needs utilizing a developmental and patient/family directed approach. Supervises volunteers, Occupational Therapy Aides, and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants. Under the general supervision of a lead Occupational Therapist III or Manager, acts as a mentor and expert in specific clinical area. Provides clinical education experiences for OT and OTA students. Participates in professional development and shares clinical knowledge and expertise with others. The Occupational Therapist II works in both Out-Patient and In-Patient services, all units throughout the hospital based on the referrals received and assigned caseload.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

PRN

Cost Center

CC000705 CHS - Therapy Main - OT/PT/SLP (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-29

Scheduled Weekly Hours

16

Work Shift

Job Description

The Occupational Therapist II develops, supervises and provides optimal patient care services as referred by physician for Occupational Therapy, based on population-specific needs utilizing a developmental and patient/family directed approach. Supervises volunteers, Occupational Therapy Aides, and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants. Under the general supervision of a lead Occupational Therapist III or Manager, acts as a mentor and expert in specific clinical area. Provides clinical education experiences for OT and OTA students. Participates in professional development and shares clinical knowledge and expertise with others. The Occupational Therapist II works in both Out-Patient and In-Patient services, all units throughout the hospital based on the referrals received and assigned caseload

Additional Job Description

Education: A degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program. Current South Carolina licensure and NBCOT certification required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required. Greater than 1 year of applicable experience required.

Physical Requirements 

• Mobility & Posture 

• Standing: Continuous 

• Sitting: Continuous 

• Walking: Continuous 

• Climbing stairs: Infrequent 

• Working indoors: Continuous 

• Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent 

• Working from elevated areas: Frequent 

• Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent 

• Kneeling: Infrequent 

• Bending at the waist: Continuous 

• Twisting at the waist: Frequent 

• Squatting: Frequent 

• Manual Dexterity & Strength 

• Pinching operations: Frequent 

• Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous 

• Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous 

• Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous 

• Reaching overhead: Frequent 

• Reaching in all directions: Continuous 

• Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous 

• Full use of both legs: Continuous 

• Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent 

• Lifting & Force Requirements 

• Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent